Staying Still

I’ve had a lot of comments quizzing me on my next travel adventures. Well, I hate to break it to you, but as of right now there are none. At least none until after the first of the year. That’s two whole months without having to step on a plane. Music to my ears. 🙂

I will be staying the night in West Palm Beach the night before my marathon in early December, but that’s only one night and a 3 hour drive. I think I’ll manage.

Traveling is loads of fun and I’m thrilled to have had the opportunities to see and visit where I have, BUT it’s also draining and having to leave Maddie every other week is not cool. I’m looking forward to spending as much time with my cuddle buddy as possible.

Oh, and spending time with Derek too. 😉

Maddie requested we sleep in this morning and I’m not one to deny her puppy dog eyes. When we did rise 30 minutes later than usual I just did a simple living room boot camp with 5 pound hand weights.

15 Bicep Curls

15 Back Flies

15 Overhead Presses with Kicks

1 Minute of Punching with Weights

1 Minute of front kicks

1 Minutes of Back Kicks

2 Minutes Jumping Jacks

50 Sit Ups

50 Sit up Twists

50 Sit Ups with Alternating Toe Touches

50 Push Ups

Repeat 2 more times

It was quick and just enough to jump start my body for the day.

I made a delicious Pumpkin Smoothie for breakfast.

Ice

Pumpkin

Plain Yogurt

Lactaid <—Free coupon from Foodbuzz Fest (since I don’t drink milk straight up it’s all the same to me)

Molasses <—key pumpkin smoothie ingredient

Lots and Lots of Pumpkin Spice <—- also key

1/4 cup Rolled Oats

Toppings:

Chocolate Chip Granola

Raisins

Honey Peanut Butter

Last time I stated that my pumpkin smoothie tasted off and several of you recommended the addition of molasses to the blender. Brilliant idea! The molasses gave the smoothie a rich, sweet flavor that enhanced the spices beautifully.

Ooh I’ve never tried molasses in a smoothie but that’s such a good idea! That’s great that you get to stay home for a while – I agree, traveling is fun but it’s definitely nice just to stay put!Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat recently posted..Blogger Meetup x2

That sounds like an awesome quick workout! I’ve been looking for something like that to combine with a quick run for a comprehensive routine. Molasses in the smoothie is also a great idea. I like to combine banana with pumpkin, since the banana adds a lot of sweetness.Rachel recently posted..Peanut butter chocolate M&M bars

i go back and forth between molasses and maple syrup in things like pumpkin oats. travelling is draining i used to do a boston to west palm beach flight every other weekend . you get really good at travelling but it’s nice to not always be on the move all the time. enjoy your december at home!kathleen recently posted..Mini baby shower

mmmmm PUMPKIN smoothie! Maybe that might be the only thing that could stop me from having oats one morning…. I’m gonna make this for sure!movesnmunchies recently posted..Banana Oats and Healthy Baking!